Issue Brief: U.S. Child Poverty in 2023
Analysis of 2023 U.S. Census data reveals a 10% increase in child poverty, with nearly 14% of children living…
Analysis of 2023 U.S. Census data reveals a 10% increase in child poverty, with nearly 14% of children living…
First Focus Campaign for Children President Bruce Lesley said “This legislation outlines a path for school districts to reduce…
Amid all the talk of pet eating and other bizarre claims in Tuesday night’s presidential debate it would be…
Backsliding continues on children’s health care coverage The share of U.S. children without health insurance grew to 5.8% in…
Census figures track 10% increase in child poverty Child poverty increased by more than 10% in 2023, according to…
Politicians often talk a good game about children, but they rarely deliver. Kids need actions more than words. It…
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